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Eye Emergencies in Greater Lowell

Foreign objects or stabbing pains in your eye? Don’t wait!

Experiencing a stab of pain in your eye?

Sudden changes in vision? Images appearing faded, blurry or foggy?

Got chemicals or another foreign object or substance in your eye?

Come visit Advanced EyeCare Associates for emergency eye care.

Our Greater Lowell optometrists can help you preserve your vision and eye health.

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We understand that accidents happen.

Our optometrists know exactly what to do to help you through your eye care emergency.

Whether it’s a workplace accident, an at-home incident, or some other emergency requiring immediate attention, we’re here to help you preserve your eye health and sight!

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What To Do If You Have an Eye Emergency

First things first. Don’t panic! Staying calm is the best way to help you think straight and help those around you to remain calm. Often, it’s not necessary to go to an emergency room for eye emergencies. In fact, the vast majority of people who go to the emergency room for eye care could have received treatment from their local optometrist instead.

If you’re unsure whether you’re experiencing an eye emergency, give us a call immediately! Delay may increase the risk of serious complications and may result in vision loss.

Until you see your eye doctor or seek urgent care, avoid the following:

  • Don’t try to remove an embedded object out of your eye
  • If your eye is injured, don’t press on it or rub it
  • Dry cotton and sharp instruments such as tweezers should never be used on the eye.

Whether you’ve had a workplace accident or an at-home incident, our eye doctors are here to help

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Meet our Eye Doctors

Joshua Cherng
Joshua Cherng O.D.

Joshua Cherng, O.D., received his Doctor of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Washington State University. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Dr. Cherng is focused on…

Steven P. Sikalis
Steven P. Sikalis O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments
  • Professional Certification

Steven P. Sikalis, O.D., received his Doctor of Optometry from the New England College of Optometry. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Boston College. While studying Biology, Dr. Sikalis understood the workings of the…

Stephen Harney
Stephen Harney O.D., FAAO
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments
  • Professional Certification

Stephen J. Harney, O.D., F.A.A.O., received his Doctor of Optometry from the New England College of Optometry in 1978. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire, in 1974. He did…

Christopher Karalekas
Christopher Karalekas O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments
  • Professional Certification

Christopher Karalekas, O.D. (“Dr. K”) received his Doctor of Optometry from the New England College of Optometry in 1994. He earned his Bachelor of Science cum laude in Biology from Providence College in 1990. Dr. K completed…

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Urgent Eye Care in Greater Lowell

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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Advanced EyeCare Associates in Greater Lowell without delay!